Chapter 342: The Killer of Unrivaled EmotionRose of the Windy City!
October 27, Dallas, American Airlines Center.
Night falls.
The road leading to the Mavericks' home arena is brightly lit and busy with traffic.
In the opening game of the new season of 10/11, the Mavericks’ home regular season, the fans were still very considerate. There was a sea of people in the arena, and every seat was packed.
In the home team's locker room, Carlisle was making decisions and arranging tactics.
"Chandler, Nowitzki, Butler, Su Bei and Kidd played.
The opposing coach Hibbert is a defensive coach, and I predict that he will use defense to win the game.
This is exactly what I want, and it can test how far our team’s offensive system can reach?”
"My request is very simple, let Kidd and Nowitzki achieve the desired effect, and then slow down as much as possible..."
"slow down?"
"..."
Known for their run-and-gun tactics, the Mavericks' goal is to slow down, but unfortunately, their main tactic is still run-and-gun tactics.
The Mavericks players looked calm. As a team with an old boys lineup, it makes sense to slow down.
In the 2008/09 season, the Nuggets traded Iverson for Billups. They also slowed down and immediately helped Anthony get to the Western Conference Finals.
In the 2009/10 season, although the Suns, under the leadership of head coach Gentry, resumed their run-and-gun tactics, they slowed down, and then found their way to the Western Conference Finals again.
In the 10/11 season, it was the turn of the Mavericks, a run-and-gun team, to slow down. It seemed promising, right?
…
In the visiting team's locker room, head coach Hibbert kept emphasizing defense, and his voice seemed to be shouting a little bit louder in order to cover up his inner nervousness.
It’s the first time in life!
It's reasonable to be tighter.
The star Rose's face was calm and paralyzed, and he didn't explain.
The cheerleaders left the field and the players from both sides entered the field to warm up.
Chandler faced the Bulls, his old team where his dream began, and after looking around, he only found one familiar person.
Luol Deng, the Bulls' second-in-command, naturally wants to talk about how much money he makes.
A new generation replaces an old one, and they are both star players. Nowitzki also wanted to chat with Rose about life, but he saw Rose's expressionless face and after saying hello, all he could do was pat him.
Shoulder.
Su Bei was quietly warming up and shooting. He was making his debut with the Mavericks, and he also wanted to perform well.
At this time, the lineups of both sides for tonight's match were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.
Bulls fifth team, Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson, Luol Deng, Keith Bogans, Rose.
Five players from the Mavericks, Chandler, Nowitzki, Butler, Su Bei, Kidd.
This game will be broadcast live by TNT radio station, with Barkley and Kenny Smith providing commentary.
"Originally, this was a close game. Both the Bulls and the Mavericks were in the second tier of the favorite teams to compete for the championship, and their strengths were almost the same.
I just didn't expect that Carlos Boozer was injured strangely and had to be sidelined for two months.
Charles, what do you think about the injury when you tripped and fell while opening the door?
Does it feel too far away?”
"The forest is so big, what kind of birds aren't there?
Hayes also gained electricity after drinking water, Radmanovic was injured while skiing, Ellis was injured while driving an electric car, Landry was accidentally shot and killed...
No matter how bizarre the injury is, it can happen."
"It's like, Charles Barkley, if you touch the skin cream, your eyes will be hurt, right?"
"We are still good friends even if we don't criticize them!
The Bulls are missing Boozer, a newly-joined All-Star insider. Head coach Hibbert is a rookie coach and a hard-core coach. He plays defense in a talented youth army and has to play away games.
In my opinion, the Bulls win more than they lose.
The Mavericks' goal is very clear, which is to sign capable veterans to compete for the championship. With their good regular season style, the Bulls may not be happy if they challenge the Mavericks.
The game winning percentage is 73, the Mavericks are 7, and the Bulls are 3.”
"What you said is very reasonable, but you have misjudged one thing, and that is the role of superstars.
The Bulls have Rose, everything is possible, and he is facing Kidd. I can imagine Kidd being smashed into a sieve..."
The game has begun.
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high into the air. Chandler defeated Noah and won the first possession of the ball for the Mavericks.
Su Bei rushed to the frontcourt and was followed by Keith Bogans.
"For the Bulls' shooting guard position, they did not use Korver, but Bogans, who is an excellent defender.
It seems that Bulls head coach Hibbert wants to focus on defense first and then win the game.
The Mavericks' lineup also tends to strengthen defense. The battle between the Lakers and Celtics allowed other teams in the league to see that defense is still the mainstream in winning championships.
Anyone who wants to go further in the playoffs will work hard to strengthen defense."
"Kidd controlled the ball to the top of the arc in the frontcourt. Rose defended the ball. With no chance, he passed the ball to Butler on the right side at a 45-degree angle, facing rookie Taj Gibson.
The triple threat of catching the ball, probing, and starting to accelerate. The first step is very fast. Taj Gibson can't keep up, so he has to fight and retreat. Noah under the basket and Rose on the outside both rush to help defend. This is Hibernian.
Good zone defense strategy.
When Butler was about to be flanked, he broke through with a slow three-pointer and passed the ball to Su Bei on the left at a 45-degree angle.
After catching the ball and clicking, Su Bei also dribbled the ball through. The Bulls' defense was instantly torn apart. Luol Deng shrank back to cover the defense. Su Bei was not an offensive terminator. After attracting the defense, he distributed the ball and found the right side.
Nowitzki at 75 degrees.”
"I fight, I fight, I hide, I fight again... The Mavericks' DDM tactics are running smoothly, and basketball has come to the Mavericks' strongest offensive threat..."
After catching the ball, bending his knees, without jumping, Nowitzki raised his hand and shot a three-pointer...
Luo Erdeng rushed out, knowing that he could only listen to the gunshot.
With a height of 2.06 meters, what can you do to defend Nowitzki's three-point shot at 2.13 meters?
I'm guessing you don't have any bullets in your three-point pistol?
Swish——!
guessed wrong.
Nowitzki started the game, received an assist from Su Bei, and easily scored a three-pointer, opening up the Mavericks' scoring account.
0 to 3!
“Beautifully passed on!”
“No, it’s the beautiful breakthrough points and Dirk’s three-point accuracy!
Also, you owe me an assist, when you have time..."
"Understood, as long as your gun is strong enough!"
When returning to defense, Nowitzki did not forget to chat with his new teammate Su Bei to increase their mutual understanding.
And the Bulls' offense is already here.
"Rose was very fast, Kidd was redirected and passed by, Su Bei delayed Rose's takeoff, and the Bulls' offensive rhythm slowed down.
In a positional battle, the Bulls' lineup was stretched out to challenge Rose.
The Mavericks were not used to Rose, so they defended a 23 zone and did not regard the Bulls' three-pointer as a living thing.
Rose slapped the ball with his left hand to his right hand, started to accelerate, and broke through to the inside. During the double attack, he changed direction strangely, but the speed still did not slow down. It was too fast.
With one person's ability, he powerfully tore through the Mavericks' defense and made a layup in three quick steps. Chandler paid a foul, but he still couldn't stop Rose's pull-up shot under the basket..."
Beep——!
Swish——!
Rose seemed to have passed through no one's territory, smashing through the Mavericks' zone defense and making a strong 2-1.
“It was tricked by Ross!
He penetrated the Mavericks' defense and scored points with no expression on his face.
Just like he has seen strong winds and waves, he eats and drinks every day, he is an incredible emotional killer."
“It’s true that in the eyes of his opponents, he looks like he’s lacking in five elements, but in the eyes of his fans, he looks like a master.
With this expression, my Ross looks like a superstar!
Kidd's master-level defense is still defeated by his unreasonable physical talent, and his athletic ability is completely different now.
The Mavericks' zone defense doesn't seem to have developed a tacit understanding. Butler and Kidd's positions are too far apart..."
Swish——!
Standing at the free throw line in the face of boos, Rose showed no mercy, and his expression didn't even change at all, and he steadily made the free throw.
3 to 3!
Playing with talent is so arrogant.
Su Bei took a deep look, Rose's heels, these are heels that average 25 points per game!
Offensive and defensive transition, the Mavericks' offense.
"Kidd brought the ball to the frontcourt and dribbled the ball in the top arc to deal the card.
Huh?
Nowitzki suddenly twisted his body from the left, ran to the right, and received a pass from Kidd. Gibson was a little dumbfounded and told Nowitzki not to come here..."
Su Bei passed through the basket from the right corner to the left corner. Butler moved 45 degrees to the left. After Kidd passed the ball, he also moved to the left.
In the entire right offensive area, only Nowitzki was left, and Taj Gibson was singled out.
A superstar takes on a rookie.
As a result, there is no suspense.
"Nowitzki broke through with the ball, took a feint, took three steps slowly, and with Noah's block, sent the basketball into the basket..."
Swish——!
Nowitzki scored two points, taking all the Mavericks' opening points.
3 to 5!
"The opening scene turned into a scoring battle between Nowitzki and Rose.
Without a top power forward like Boozer, it would be too difficult for the Bulls to stop Nowitzki from scoring.
At least Luol Deng and Taj Gibson can’t!”
"Next, look at the Bulls' offense, how will Rose respond?
Dribbling the ball to the frontcourt, facing the zone defense of Kidd and Butler, I still choose to rush the ball with the ball..."
Due to the fact that the two defensive players were positioned too far away from each other, the zone defense formed by Kidd and Butler did not allow Rose to break through.
"Rose rushed towards the zone defense, and after being blocked, he passed the ball to Taj Gibson. Then, he retreated to the three-point line, received Taj Gibson's pass, and broke through to the right.
Kidd and Su Bei also defended the zone. Rose rushed into the formation and continued to distribute the ball. Bogans received the ball. Then he stepped back to catch the ball, raised his head, and made a three-point jump shot. Kidd pounced on it.
I was passed over by Rose’s worship..."
I fight, I fight, I hide, I fight again... The Bulls also play DDM tactics.
The Bulls' first- and fourth-small lineups don't have many pitchers, but they can't withstand Rose's "come in, come out" style of play...
"Ross broke through the Mavericks' zone defense, rushed into the penalty area, and slammed the basketball into the basket with a slam..."
Bang-dang——!
5 to 5!
One thing to say, Rose's style of play is the essence of ddm's tactical play.
The upper limit of the Bulls is entirely tied to Rose alone, who fully embodies this core defender's dribbling and breakthrough tactics.
However, the Mavericks' ddm tactical play is a weak version. Kidd has no speed or breakthrough at all.
Finally, with the support of Nowitzki's point forward style, the Mavericks can play a simplified version of the Princeton system tactics.
No way, Carlisle, the 'tactical master', copied a little here and there, moved a little west, all for the sake of Nowitzki and Kidd, the pair of Wolong and Xiaofeng, so that they can use their advantages and characteristics on the court.